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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.29, 13,452.53 and 2,395.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.29, 13,452.53 and 2,395.41 is: 3,593.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.29 : 13,452.53 = 2,395.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.29/13,452.53 = 2,395.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.29x = 13,452.53 × 2,395.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.29x = 32,224,312.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,224,312.91/8,968.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.14

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